Strontium (M) ascorbate, compositions containing same, method for making same and method of using same, patent No. 8,378,126, invented by Shayne Morris of South Ogden, and Richard Bush of Ogden, assigned to Nutraceutical Corporation of Park City.

Downhole component with an electrical device in a blind-hole, patent No. 8,378,842, invented by David R. Hall of Provo, Jim Shumway of Lehi, and Brad Barger of Provo, assigned to Schlumberger Technology Corporation of Houston, Texas.

Method and system for providing user access to a secure application, patent No. 8,381,271, invented by Timothy Dingwall of Wenniassa, Australia, Matthew Herscovitch of Chapman, Australia, Jason Hart of Fremont, Calif., John F. Clark of Orem, and John Boyer of Ottawa, Calif., assigned to Actividentity of Deakin, Act.

Everett Robinson, who is an attorney registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, compiles this list weekly for the Salt Lake Tribune. Robinson can be reached at 801-649-5858. For more patents, see the Money page at sltrib.com, go to Sections on the left-hand side and click Patents.